Northstar Cafe in the Short North

This breakfast was wonderful! The ingredients were fresh, and the flavors were magnificent. The biscuits were sweeter than expected, but they paired well with the preserves. The eggs were cooked to perfection. The bacon and sausage were both wonderful. I'm so glad that we took the time to have breakfast here!

This might be the best interior Northstar location.

I don’t know why, but I prefer it to the Clintonville location. I think the atmosphere of the Short North location interior just has more natural lighting. The Clintonville location has superior outdoor seating.

All the food brought to the table for our group was high quality. You price for the meals matches the quality of the ingredients and the dish. A must recommend fast casual sit down dining spot.

Perfect cold brew, nicely layered. Great with a stash of oat milk.
The grilled chicken avocado toast was amazing. With some healthy grains mix salad aside.

Northstar is consistently great. This location is really nicely laid out you order at the counter and they bring your food to your table. I love the house made ginger ale and the sandwiches are always incredible. Make sure to get the side salad and enjoy the house made croutons!

My mom and I visited this restaurant while in town for a concert. Ate an early dinner and we’re so glad we chose this spot! Cozy and comfortable atmosphere and the young lady who took our order at the front was very friendly and nice! Food was delicious as well! Would highly recommend. 😄

We had such a great time at breakfast! The mushroom frittata was cooked perfectly and so delicious!! Highly recommend the sausage breakfast sandwich and green drink as well. We sat outside on the patio. The weather was perfect for dining outside in the morning. It's definitely a must try if you're in the area.

The kitchen lost my order and the employee who brought it out to me came with a free meal voucher and a heartfelt apology for what went wrong, even acknowledging how much we're paying for the food. That really impressed me, and she made me feel important and cared about as a patron. North Star consistently has exceptional service and will always have my business!

Delicious. I actually love meat but I recently decided I need to start eating more vegan options. This Thai burrito did not disappoint. The only thing that didn’t mesh with the burrito was the parsley. It felt kind of independent to the pallet of flavors it gave. I would ask to remove in the future. I chose tofu as my protein. I typically still feel hungry after eating all veggies but , I'm full. Very good. I also got the carrot cake. Yummy

I recently had breakfast at Northstar and I must say, the food was excellent! I tried the mushroom frittata and burrito and both dishes were bursting with flavor. It was evident that everything was made from fresh, high-quality ingredients, and it really made a difference in the taste. The service was quick and efficient, and the location was also convenient. Overall, I had a great experience and would highly recommend this restaurant

This restaurant is definitely one of the best options in Columbus! The service is terrific, the food is healthy and delicious, and the environment is clean and neat.
We went on a beautiful sunny day. Patio seats were already occupied, but sitting inside was still cozy and comfortable. All of my friends were astonished about its renovation. Now it is spacious and beautiful. Their ginger ale and smoothies are must-haves. We all loved the food, and we all cleaned up our dishes. I have to say they are exceptional at cooking rice. Even my friend, who hates wild rice, couldn't resist their food. We had a chance to talk to one of the founders. Surprisingly, she was so low-key and served and greeted all the guests. So welcoming. I have no reason not to suggest you give it a try.

A very classy and elegant environment at an affordable cost. The food was phenomenal! I had the Buddha bowl as well as the dark chocolate truffle cookie along with sweet potato fries! High quality for sure! Huge fan. Glad this was my first experience of food in Columbus, I’ll be back the next time I come through town.

Best burger and fries I've had in a while! Fries were perfectly seasoned, and came with a delicious aioli. The burger was cooked perfect and stacked high with toppings! Delicious! Great cocktail too.

We were here for a weekend event.. we ate here our 1st morning. And have had breakfast here every day. The food and service are out of this world. Everyone has a smile on their face and works together as a well oiled machine. Bruce the manager is awesome. Jake and Elle are standouts.. great kids with a great outlook on life and future. We will eat here on every future visit.

Great food and THAT GINGER ALE THO'!!!!

But the most impressive part was a brief conversation between the host/cashier and manager.

I'd requested a fruit bowl substitute instead of meat. The host then asked the manager if that was possible. The manager discreetly replied, "The guest can always substitute any menu item. We want them to enjoy their entire meal."

I'm a fan!

Order at the Register and Seat Yourself is how I prefer to have a brunch spot. It was our first time here. The egg sandwich was good but needed the sausage to make it good. The Sunrise burrito was probably the best thing in town to eats for Brunch. Iced Coffee with mint was a chance I took and it was worth it. Great helpful wait staff. This is a prime brunch spot!!!

Ethiopian single origin coffee was delicious, and the side salad was not only unique but also very tasty. Everything here was good, and great atmosphere. A little on the pricey side. Highly recommend.

Stopped by here while I was working in Columbus last month. Great spot to pop in and grab a quick bite after work. Highlight was the Northstar Burger. Quick and convenient, great vegetarian options, solid margaritas too. Service was excellent. Will absolutely be back next time I’m in town!

Wow. Just wow! My husband and I travel a ton and love ourselves a yummy nutritious meal.

Northstar hit the mark.

I had the Greeneville salad and my husband had the Avocado Sandwich. We both agreed it was our favorite meal from the trip.

For more of a bar / pub, they've nailed the café atmosphere.
Order your food, find a table and chill.
Decent, if small menu. Good selection of beverages. Friendly staff.
The Steak and Enchiladas were excellent!

This is one of my favorite places to eat! I come here all the time but recently came in for lunch and realized I forgot my wallet and only had cash on me not knowing they don’t take cash. I was about to leave in embarrassment but they were so nice about it and gave me my meal on the house! It made my entire week.